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Vernon County hears timeline for three bridge projects; bids for Marmaton bridge set for Aug. 13, 2025
Summary
Great River Engineering updated the commission on three county bridge projects: bids for the Marmaton (BRO-R108001) will open Aug. 13, 2025, Hinkle (BRO-R1080046) final documents were signed, and Springer (BRO-R1080045) construction is expected to start in 2–4 weeks with two change orders signed.
Great River Engineering representatives told the Vernon County Commission on July 16 that the county's Marmaton Bridge project (BRO-R108001) is advancing to the bidding stage, with the commission set to open bids on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and construction planned for 2026.
Lindsey Chaffin and Zach Olivas reported that final documents for the Hinkle Bridge (BRO-R1080046) were signed by Presiding Commissioner Joe Wilson and that the lowest construction bid came in approximately $7,000 under the engineer's estimate. They also said work on the Springer Bridge (BRO-R1080045) should begin within two to four weeks and noted that Commissioner Wilson signed two change orders related to that project.
The update provided dates and budget-relevant figures for the commission to review before contract execution and construction. The commissioners accepted the status report and recorded the administrative steps taken (signing of final documents and change orders) during the meeting.
Next steps outlined by Great River Engineering include proceeding to bid opening for BRO-R108001 on August 13 and initiating Springer Bridge construction within weeks, with project oversight to continue through Road and Bridge.
